New data from The Game Business and Ampere Analysis reveals that physical copies accounted for 35% of Marvel's Wolverine's worldwide sales in September, with approximately 756,000 boxed units sold out of 2.16 million total. In Europe, physical sales were even stronger, making up 51% of the total according to GSD data. The split varies significantly by region: two-thirds of UK sales were digital, while France saw over two-thirds as physical.
Other titles also showed strong physical demand, with Silent Hill: Townfall at 45% boxed, The Blood of Dawnwalker at 36%, and Onimusha at 30%. These figures are notable as Sony plans to discontinue disc production for new PlayStation games by January 2028. While estimates suggest continued demand for physical media, actual sales data may differ.
Factors like pricing and availability influence these trends. Rumors indicate Sony may delay its digital-only shift, while Microsoft is surveying Xbox Insiders about disc support for future consoles. For now, Sony's timeline remains January 2028.
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